How Do You Create Molds For Yard Statues?
If you love working in your yard–whether it’s gardening or landscaping–it can be tough when those cold months roll around. One fun, artistic thing you might try is to make statues for your yard. It’s a chance to put a personal touch on your home’s exterior, year-round. But before you can make a statue, you need to make a mold. Mold your statue out of air-dry clay. Be creative. This is your statue, so put a personal touch on it. Make sure the statue is completely dry before attempting to make the mold. Cover the clay statue with a thin layer of petroleum jelly. You will be covering the clay statue with the plaster that will later become your mold, and this jelly will keep the liquid plaster from sticking to it. Make plaster to create your mold. Mix two parts plaster powder with one part water. The amount of liquid plaster needed will depend on the size of the statue you need to make the mold for. Stir the mixture until no more bubbles appear. Divide the clay statue symmetrically with
